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The libretto is mostly in vernacular English, except for choral interjections of the Buddhist “Diamond Sutra,” sung in Chinese.

All of the England squad except for Wood took part in England's first training session under lights at the Gabba on Monday.

Jade Guiberteau Ricard, a researcher for the same programme, explained to AFP that "it's mostly driven by Europe," although "all areas have increased except for Asia and Oceania".

Except for a few deliberate crosses, researchers have found little evidence of genetic mixing after domestication established separate lineages.

One item they note: Most states do not require insurers to ensure that people have the right to purchase Medigap plans regardless of their health status, except for an initial period after they enroll in Medicare for the first time.